Software Engineer

Outstanding long-term W2 contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Software Engineer in Irving, TX (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 12 Months + W2
Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years total professional software engineering experience across Java (including Java 21/17) and Python; proven record building production-grade APIs and distributed systems.
• 6+ years designing and leading REST/GraphQL API solutions (schema design, versioning, gateway, security).
• 3+ years leading teams or projects as a Tech Lead/Lead Engineer.
• 2+ years hands-on data center migration experience , including cutover planning and execution.
• Languages & Frameworks:
• Java 21/17 (e.g., virtual threads, records, sealed classes); Spring Boot/Spring Cloud; reactive stacks (Project Reactor).
• Python for services & AI/ML (FastAPI/Flask/Django; NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Angular (modern versions) for enterprise web apps.
• APIs & Integration:
• REST (OpenAPI/Swagger), GraphQL (Apollo, graphql-java; Graphene/Ariadne/Strawberry in Python); gRPC a plus.
• Cloud & Platform:
• Microsoft Azure (AKS, App Service, Functions, API Management, Storage, Service Bus/Event Hubs, Monitor/Application Insights).
• Red Hat (RHEL/OpenShift) fundamentals for containerized workloads.
• Terraform (modules, remote state, workspaces, policy-as-code).
• Data & Messaging:
• Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, indexing, query optimization, performance tuning).
• Kafka/RabbitMQ; Redis or equivalent caching.
• DevOps & Security:
• CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), artifact management, automated testing.
• OAuth2/OIDC/JWT, mTLS, secrets management (Azure Key Vault), vulnerability management.
• Education:
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with OpenShift operators, service mesh (Istio/Linkerd), and Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD certifications a plus).
• Hands-on with Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute).
• Performance engineering: JVM tuning, Python performance, SQL plan analysis, horizontal scaling.
• Observability: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/Elastic, Log Analytics.
• IaC & Config: Terraform Enterprise/Cloud, Ansible (for RHEL), policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest).
• Certifications: Azure Architect (AZ-305), Terraform Associate, RHCSA/RHCE, CKA/CKAD.
• Experience with CQRS/DDD, event sourcing, and advanced caching strategies.

What You Will Be Doing

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering.
• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors.
• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables.
• Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
• Architecture & Technical Leadership
• Hands-on Engineering
• Cloud, Platform, and DevOps
• Data Center Migration (On-Prem ? Cloud)
• Quality, Security & Compliance
• People Leadership & Collaboration

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.